Obesity, refers to the composition of the body components, excessive fat accumulation, excessive accumulation and/or abnormal distribution, weight gain, more than 20% of the standard weight of the pathological state.
A, how to calculate the standard weight
Method one.
BMI method
Body mass index BMI = weight (kg)/height (m) squared, i.e. kg/m2
Normal weight : BMI = 18.5-25 (Chinese physical fitness standards: normal range 18.5 ~ 23.9, overweight 24.0 ~ 27.9, obese ≥ 28.0)
Overweight : Body mass index = 25 – 30
Mild obesity : Body mass index > 30
Moderate obesity : Body mass index > 35
Severe obesity : body mass index > 40
Method 2.
Standard weight (kg) = height (cm) – 105
Anyone who exceeds 10% of the standard weight is overweight, and anyone who exceeds 20% is obese
Note: The above calculation method is only applicable to adults. For children, the elderly, or too short height of the person does not apply.
Second, Chinese medicine etiology.
1, over-eating fat, sweet and thick taste is the basic factor of obesity formation.
2, static rest less active is obesity is an important contributing factor.
3, congenital endowment and geographical environmental factors have a certain influence on the formation of obesity.
4.Obesity is related to age and gender.
5.The formation of obesity is related to emotion and will.
6.The location of obesity is in the spleen and stomach and involves the liver and kidney.
Third, obesity of Chinese medicine diagnosis and treatment.
1.Spleen deficiency damp obstruction
Obesity, swelling, fatigue, weakness, heavy limbs, urine, poor, or diarrhea, light tongue, tongue coating greasy, sunken pulse. Treatment is to strengthen the spleen and benefit the qi, remove dampness and eliminate fat.
2.Stomach heat and dampness obstruction
Obesity, head distension, dizziness, good hunger, heavy limbs, sleepy and lazy, thirsty, like to drink, red tongue, slightly yellow and greasy tongue coating, smooth pulse. Treatment is to clear the stomach and diarrhea fire.
3.Phlegm and dampness inside Sheng
Obesity, heavy limbs, drowsiness and laziness, dizziness, chest and abdomen fullness, shortness of breath, dullness and vomiting, loose stools, light fat tongue, white or yellowish greasy coating, slippery pulse. Treatment is to dry dampness and resolve phlegm, strengthen the spleen and stomach.
4.Liver Qi stagnation
Obesity, impatience, irritability, dizziness and chest tightness, dry stool, red tongue, thin moss, string pulse. Treatment is to dredge the liver and regulate qi, accompanied by clearing heat.
5.Qi stagnation and blood stasis
Obesity, chest fullness, irregular menstruation, amenorrhea, dry stool, insomnia and dreaminess, dark red tongue, dark tongue with stasis points, thin pulse. Treatment is to dredge the liver and regulate Qi, resolve blood stasis and eliminate fat.
6.Yin deficiency internal heat
Obesity, dizziness, dizziness, headache, soreness and weakness of the waist and knees, feverishness of the five hearts, hot flashes and night sweats, red tongue tip, little coating, thin pulse. Treatment is to nourish Yin and lower fire, tonify kidney and eliminate fat.
7.Spleen and kidney Yang deficiency
Obesity, fatigue, cold, impotence, increased frequency of stools or loose stools, light tongue, fat tongue, white fur, sunken and weak pulse. Treatment is to warm the kidneys and strengthen yang, strengthen the spleen and resolve dampness.
In addition, acupuncture, acupuncture point burial line, massage, ear point pressure beans and other methods can be used to lose weight.
Fourth, scientific weight loss precautions.
1, for patients who require weight loss, the first thing is to have a correct understanding of the causes of the formation of obesity, symptomatic treatment.
2, weight loss is a medical act to be carried out scientifically under the guidance of a doctor.
3, shall develop a weight loss plan that varies from person to person, to set long-term goals.
4, the dieter should have a healthy psychological state.
5, dieting is the main aspect of weight loss, but dieting should be appropriate and should not be used to lose weight in a way that is detrimental to health.
6, exercise is one of the main methods of weight loss, appropriate exercise can not only consume fat, but also effectively improve the physique, promote metabolism, etc.